09 Oct 1936
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Newspaper
Clifton Record
Location
Clifton, Texas, United States of America
Date
Oct 09, 1936
Page
1
Mrs Prothing Speriallat Berdhey promotes color inflection for different fusions and wardrobe choices at a 4 H meeting. Attendees from counties and towns are urged to attend, with details on dates and hours provided by Nan J Mangold and W D A.
Gatesville High with two standout backs Worley and Schware, Austin College products, leads a rugged lineup including Byrom at 148 pounds and Williams at tackle. The team features blockers Baker and White and a 168 pound line. Valley Mills coach Handsome Jim Larkin predicts a Valley Mills victory over Gatesville after viewing recent games.
Local officers and Woorkoon of the World members gathered in the City Hall dining hall last Tuesday evening for an oyster feast. The event aimed to revive activity and boost funds, with Mr Cunningham of China Springs urging members to support the fund and deliver brief talks for the organization’s good.
President Roosevelt Austin of Det. 6-President Beaver acts to immediate release of 80 million dollars for the Bixon river control program. Senators Morris Sheppard and Tom Connally in Washington to press the matter. Rep W R Poa says House will consider revenue-raising measures with oil tax as order of business. House bill by Olea Van Zandt to abolish permanent old age pension fund would transfer 6444,000 to pension fund to meet emergency needs.
Albert W. Vickrey a Bow County resident and longtime Lamas Chapel community figure died at a Waco sanitarium on September 6 1996. Funeral services were held October 1 at Lawes Chapel Church led by Rev Call and Rev J W Calwell with special music by Rev Hayden Brownsde. Born January 7 1866 in Walker County Georgia he moved to Texas seven decades ago. Surviving are his wife Mina Sarah McCulton seven children Batella Floyd V II Valley Mitts Worth Waco Lara Sandberg and Vern Iredell and five grandchildren. Pallbearers included Bowell Coak, A B Poston, Chatlin Townley, Pernie Dansby, Everett Lane, Joe McGormick.
Baylor University president Fat Neff announced during chapel that two students faced expulsion for hazing freshmen. He stated the offense would be punished without further notice and ordered them to leave campus by tonight. Local campus authorities had warned that any hazing would not be tolerated.
Meridan Court and Local News itemizes visits and travel turns as residents like Mr and Mrs W H Simpson Mr George Owens and relatives travel between Dallas Turnersville and Meridian. Notes of Texas Centennial visits J Teel Dunlap resuming work at the State Park after illness and family visits across Hillsboro Italy Texas Conroe and Coburne are mentioned alongside local residents and guests.
Austin Texas Oct 1 The Secretary of State certified names of presidential electors and sent sample ballots for the general election Nov 3 The sample ballot shows extensive party columns Democratic Republican Socialist Communist Union and Prohibition plus independents and write ins A constitutional amendment section and spaces for national candidates and Congress are included with county and precinct officer names to be added by county officials The ballot will be the largest in years with six party columns at the top and additional sections for other offices and amendments.
A woman died and her two daughters were injured in a highway collision Monday. The car, driven eastbound, veered after a guardrail came loose, causing a fatal crash that also left others shaken.
A fragment from a Washington Oklahoma area note mentions rain affecting farm work. The terse item hints at weather delaying field activities and impacts on local agriculture. No persons or organizations clearly named beyond regional reference.
Mrs. Jack Purcell arrived from Long Beach with Mrs. Oscar Rohne visiting relatives in the area. Miss Dorothy Thorpe underwent appendicitis surgery at Providence Sanitarium in Waco and is recovering. Miss Gracie Sorenson married Mr. Oran Knudson at St. Olaf Lutheran Church, with details of families and education. The local football team opened the season versus Valley Mills, with optimism for a strong comeback.
Treasury reports an $11,132,449 deficit for October, with the general revenue function showing an $11,182,440 shortfall compared to the prior month. The document notes warrants issues and adjustments, referencing specific figures and departments, but the text is fragmented.
The Clifton Cubs defeated the Texas Methodist Orphans Home Badgers of Waco 20 yards for the final score after a hard fought game. Ben Berripan scored on a 20 yard run, Spangle to Brown for the extra point, Bergman sparked returns, and Bronstad led a late Bears push as Clifton gained the edge in a defensive battle.
Mrs. Terrell, 16 as of her daughter Mex Le A Testun, of Cleburne, daughter of Metile da and Alex Abbott, widow of W A Terrell, born February 22, 1876. Survived by seven of twelve children, long Clifton residence, died after a fall and pneumonia. Funeral held October 6 at Dillon and Sons, Cleburne. interment in Cleburne Cemetery. Survived by seven children, twenty three grandchildren, nineteen great grandchildren. Children listed: William Re Elifton, Handley, Mrs Sim W Clifton, Elta Davin, Lena Mord, Mrs J A Teeter.
Members gather for a congregational meeting at the Presbyterian church to discuss church matters and community programs. Aimed at church leaders, volunteers, and attendees, the session seeks input on plans and future activities of the congregation.
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